Top 10 Best Wayne County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 14,412 students in Wayne County, OH (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,375 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, OH are Chippewa Intermediate School, Shreve Elementary School and Wooster Township Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, OH public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 57% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Ohio public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Wayne County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chippewa Intermediate School
Math: 80% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Valley View Rd
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2214
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2214
Grades: 3-6
| 345 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shreve Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
598 N Market St
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
Grades: PK-6
| 397 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wooster Township Elementary School
Math: 78% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1071 Dover Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-6252
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-6252
Grades: PK-6
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Elementary School
Math: 77% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #55.
Dalton Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2707
Grades: K-4
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Beacon Hill Academy
Charter School
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10470 Winesburg Rd
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 359-5600
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #77.
Norwayne Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
286 S. Main Street
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6383
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6383
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #88.
John R Lea Middle School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9130 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3151
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3151
Grades: 7-8
| 193 students
Rank: #99.
Dalton Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 N Church St
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2405
Grades: 5-8
| 277 students
Rank: #1010.
Norwayne Middle School
Math: 73% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-1195
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
Smithville High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #1212.
Fredericksburg Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
160 W Clay St
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 695-2741
Fredericksburg, OH 44627
(330) 695-2741
Grades: K-8
| 111 students
Rank: #1313.
Triway Junior High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3145 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2114
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2114
Grades: 7-8
| 245 students
Rank: #1414.
Kean Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
432 Oldman Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6634
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6634
Grades: K-4
| 303 students
Rank: #1515.
Green Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1616.
Chippewa Junior/Senior High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 South Portage
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Doylestown, OH 44230
(330) 658-2011
Grades: 7-12
| 612 students
Rank: #1717.
Rittman Middle School
Math: 63% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
50 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7100
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 233 students
Rank: #1818.
Mount Eaton Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8746 Market Street
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 857-5313
Mount Eaton, OH 44659
(330) 857-5313
Grades: K-6
| 131 students
Rank: #1919.
Orrville Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Mineral Springs St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1851
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1851
Grades: K-4
| 595 students
Rank: #2020.
Green Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Smithie Drive
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3165
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #2121.
Rittman Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
131 N Metzger Ave
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7460
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7460
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #2222.
Waynedale High School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9050 Dover Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3071
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
Rank: #2323.
Dalton High School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
177 Mill St N
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 828-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #2424.
Orrville Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 Mineral Spring St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1791
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1791
Grades: 5-8
| 555 students
Rank: #2525.
Apple Creek Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
173 W Main St
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 698-3111
Grades: PK-6
| 352 students
Rank: #2626.
Norwayne High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 S Main St
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Creston, OH 44217
(330) 435-6384
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #2727.
Parkview Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
773 Parkview Dr
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-3821
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-3821
Grades: K-4
| 285 students
Rank: #2828.
Northwestern High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #2929.
Rittman High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
50 Saurer St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7140
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #3030.
Northwestern Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Rank: #3131.
Edgewood Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Graustark Path
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6475
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6475
Grades: 5-7
| 737 students
Rank: #3232.
Triway High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3205 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: #3333.
Wooster High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Oldman Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-4000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,232 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Melrose Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Sunset Ln
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6434
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6434
Grades: K-4
| 277 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Orrville High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 N Ella St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boys Village (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3011 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-3232
Grades: 6-12
| 69 students
125 South St
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Burbank, OH 44214
(330) 624-2962
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
7509 W Smithville Western Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-7976
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
2060 E Moreland Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-2378
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
4476 Kidron Rd
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 857-2781
Grades: K-2
| 185 students
1859 Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9676
Grades: K-6
| 223 students
905 Pittsburg Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-9646
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
215 Maple St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1761
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1761
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
230 N 1st St
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Rittman, OH 44270
(330) 927-7461
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
209 W Oak St
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1771
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 682-1771
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
629 North Grant St
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8282
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8282
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
156 N Milton St
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-3501
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
1700 East Smithville Western R
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6474
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Wayne P N Program (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
Po Box 378
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-4481
Smithville, OH 44677
(330) 669-4481
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
99 E Buckeye St
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 853-4313
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, OH?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, OH are Chippewa Intermediate School, Shreve Elementary School and Wooster Township Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County, OH?
43 public schools are located in Wayne County, OH.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, OH go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, OH are educated in public schools (compared to the OH state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, OH?
Wayne County, OH minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 32% (majority Black).
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